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An ode to the good doctor on his 111th birthday Today marks the birth of a legend of rhymes, A writing man, maybe the best of all times With a pen that could turn written words into smiles We celebrate Seuss and his signature styles We asked our...

These are Chris Hadfield's favourite big thinking non-fiction — eBooks that inspire interest in science, space and the great mysteries of the world.

OPRAH’S PICKS RETURN WITH CYNTHIA BOND’S RUBY The Queen of the book club is back! A woman so influential that the mere endorsement of an author could send them into the literary stratosphere, Oprah Winfrey has been picking winners since 1996. There’s even a name for her power...

HOW DIFFERENT COUNTRIES READ FIFTY SHADES OF GREY Since its launch in 2011 Fifty Shades of Grey has quickly become a worldwide phenomenon. Originally self-published as Twilight fan-fiction, E.L. James’ erotic tale of a virginal heroine who falls for a bondage-loving billionaire has sold over 100 million copies...

Some people say, “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” Well I say, “Don’t judge a Kobo by it’s looks!” How many times have you had an adult or a teacher tell you that reading is important? The truth is they are one hundred percent correct! What...

From the Physics of Auto Accident Reconstruction to the Fun of My Next Suspense Novel By Lisa Gardner The number one question asked of authors: where do you get your ideas. Trust me, there are days I wish I knew! Creativity can be a fickle beast, so the...

- READING IMPROVES EMPATHY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS - Want to become a more empathetic person? Stop reading self-help and pick up a great novel instead. New research from University of Toronto scholars confirms that—far from being a means to escape the social world—reading books can actually improve social...

By Sarah Wendell from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books The historicals I enjoy most are rich and detailed, with an elegance to the writing and to the story that is both absorbing and welcoming. The irresistible temptation of Once upon a time…. is already built into the genre’s structure...

At age nine Richard Crouse saw The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean at the Astor Theatre in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Paul Newman starred, John Huston directed and Richard was hooked on the big screen. Since then he has seen thousands of movies, written about most of...

There are some great stories out there that just happen to be true. Here are some of our favourites.